About us

MoneyPhone is a Dutch Fintech company founded in 2018. We serve MSMEs, SMEs, students and smallholder farmers who are excluded from traditional lending systems.

MoneyPhone is active in 7 countries and has tailored and launched 11 different digital loan products to the specific needs of each country. Globally, MoneyPhone is serving over a 10M Euro MSMEs portfolio.

In Rwanda, MoneyPhone has evolved from a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, operating since 2019, to a licensed digital non-deposit-taking financial institution in 2023. Particularly in unlocking access to finance for smallholder farmers, and fostering financial and digital inclusion.

Design with end-user

All of our products are tailored to the specific needs of the end-user and adapted to the local context. We collaborate closely with our end-users to develop new loan products, ensuring they are precisely tailored to their requirements and preferences.

Inclusive & scalable

At MoneyPhone, we are an impact-driven business, and inclusivity is most important to us. However, for our business to thrive, it's crucial that we scale while maintaining the highest level of inclusivity possible.

Co-create & collaborate

In Rwanda, there are many actors in the field of inclusive finance, each bringing their own expertise. We actively seeks collaboration and co-creation opportunities with other companies, development cooperatives, and NGOs. We firmly believe that a holistic approach is essential for maximizing impact and creating sustainable change.

Data Driven & evidence based

We strongly believe in the power of data and its crucial role in unlocking financial services for underserved and underbanked individuals. Simultaneously, the data generated by our data-driven solution provides evidence of the success of our products.

Our Talent

Marthe Paauwe

Chief Executive Officer

Marthe has over 15 years of work experience in Europe and Africa. She worked closely with partners such as EU, UN, EKN and BMGF and holds a Master from Erasmus University.

Koldo Echavarren

Chief Technology Officer

Koldo is a software engineer with more than 20 years of experience. He holds a Master in Software Engineering from the University of the Basque Country.

Jean Paul Mushumba

COUntry director

Jean Paul works with our clients in Rwanda to serve the poorly banked. He has a background in agriculture, project management and sales.

Chantal Lopez

Project Manager

Chantal has a background in sales and business administration. She has worked in marketing and as social media manager.
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Patrick Rugamba

Youth Fellow Coordinator

Patrick coordinates our field operations. He has a background in loan management and account management. He holds a Bachelor in Conservation Agriculture.

Laura Kluijtmans

Chief Operational Officer

Laura worked for various financial institutes before co-founding MoneyPhone. She is an Industrial Engineer from Eindhoven University of Technology.
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Marc van der Wolk

Chief Money officer

Marc is serial entrepreneur in publishing and internet ventures. He and Jan worked together on previous start-ups, from start to finish.

Yanna in 't Veld

Head of busines development

Yanna is a business developer and data-enthusiast based in Kigali with an extensive network in Rwanda. She holds a Master from Erasmus University.

Prateek Bhonsale

Senior Software engineer

Prateek is a results-oriented software engineer with experience in Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Testing. He holds a Bachelor in Computer Science.

Joel Bakambwe

Digital Loan Consultant

Joel brings a wealth of experience in technology and fintech. He is passionate about utilizing digital tools for financial inclusion.

Jan Vos

President and founder

Jan is a serial internet & EM entrepreneur and a former Member of the Dutch National Parliament with an MA from Erasmus University.
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Koen Wagemaker

Interim cFO

Koen is an experienced CFO in Fintech. Koen holds an MBA in business economics from Tilburg University.
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Corneille Mutijana

Senior Business Coach

Corneille serves our clients on the ground. He provides training in digital literacy and financial planning. He holds a Master in development studies.

Aalok Kumar

Senior Software Engineer

Aalok is a software engineer having 6 years of professional experience. He holds a Master in Software Engineering from the University of the Bhopal.

Rifka Roos

Project Officer

Rifka is passionate about working on world wide impact. She holds a bachelor in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics from Amsterdam University.

Our Talented Crew